Side Effects
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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chills
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cough
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dizziness
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ear congestion
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fever
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headache
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loss of voice
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muscle aches
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nervousness
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pounding in the ears
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stuffy or runny nose
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Black, tarry stools
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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chest pain or tightness
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constipation
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cough producing mucus
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depressed mood
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dry skin and hair
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feeling cold
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hair loss
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hoarseness or husky voice
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muscle cramps and stiffness
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painful or difficult urination
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rapid weight gain
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swollen glands
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual weight gain or loss
Incidence not known
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Bleeding gums
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blood in the urine or stools
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clay-colored stools
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confusion
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coughing or spitting up blood
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty controlling your bladder or bowels
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difficulty swallowing
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difficulty walking
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fainting
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feeling sad
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forgetfulness
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hives, itching, skin rash
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indigestion
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itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
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joint or muscle pain
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lightheadedness
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loss of appetite
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lower back or side pain
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nausea
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night sweats
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numbness or tingling in your arms, legs, or face
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painful blisters on the trunk of your body
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pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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slurred speech
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stomach pain or tenderness
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sudden high fever or low-grade fever for months
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unpleasant breath odor
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood
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yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
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Burning, dry, or itching eyes
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eye discharge, excessive tearing
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irritation or soreness of the mouth
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redness, pain, swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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stomach bloating, burning, or cramping
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024
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